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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 262 min read

Does using a screen before bed interfere with sleep?

Does using your phone before bed really interfere with sleep? It depends. A new review explains why screens are not the arch enemy for sleep

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 30, 20232 min read

Could wearing an eye mask make you smarter, by boosting deep sleep?

Ambient light has been shown to disrupt the depth of sleep, so could wearing an eye mask improve sleep quality, and our ability to learn?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 5, 20214 min read

How to Fight Winter Fatigue

At least 1 in 5 adults experience a triad of symptoms commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’: lack of energy, low mood and over-eating.

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 16, 20204 min read

Banish the Winter Blues!

At this time of year, as the days get shorter and it gets colder outside, at least 1 in 5 of us experience a triad of symptoms which are...